The Long Fuse: How England Lost the American Colonies 1760-1785
A Nonfiction, Political Science, History book. If you don't know anything about the Revolutionary War, this account should be balanced with...
In The Long Fuse, Don Cook investigates the American Revolution from the British side, throwing new light on this colorful age and its players. He draws from a multitude of primary sources, including personal correspondence and political memoranda, to show how Britain, at the height of her power but suffering from internal political strife, made one mistake after another, culminating in the loss of her prized colonies. In opposition to King George's American policies were such towering figures as William Pitt, Edmund Burke, and Charles James Fox; their speeches in the House of Commons are some of the best oratory in the English language. But despite their eloquence and forcefulness, they did not have the votes to prevail. In the end, the Americans rebelled as much against an English political state...
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- Pages: 416 pages
- ISBN: 9780871136619 / 871136619
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I had a hard time putting this book down. As an American, I've obviously studied the American Revolution from the American side. I didn't know much more about the British side than a few names. I learned so much about what was going on (read: the unassailable arrogance and idiocy) with Parliament and George III during the early years... If you don't know anything about the Revolutionary War, this account should be balanced with one with the perspective coming from the other side. But it was definitely interesting reading about what was going on in English politics during the time and how events unfolded (or unraveled depending on perspective!). This was an extremely educational book. Unfortunately, like many books of that type it becomes a bit dry at times. Most of this book focuses on Parlimentary politicking, proceedings and decisions made before and during the American Revolution. I'm sure that the people voting during this 25 year stretch of time didn't realize that Parliment...
